AEG ERE38500X, ERE38500W, ERE38490W, ERE38490X User Manual

user manual

Refrigerator

ERE38490W

ERE38490X

ERE38500W

ERE38500X

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CONTENTS

Safety information	2	Care and cleaning	9
Control panel	4	What to do if…	10
First use	6	Technical data	12
Daily use	6	Installation	12
Helpful hints and tips	8	Environmental concerns	15

Subject to change without notice

SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

•If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

•If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid,

be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

Caution! Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

•The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.

•Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

–avoid open flames and sources of ignition

–thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any

damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.

1.Power cord must not be lengthened.

2.Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3.Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

4.Do not pull the mains cable.

5.If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6.You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover1) of interior lighting.

•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

•Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

•Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

•Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

Daily use

•Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.

•Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Care and cleaning

•Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

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•Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

•Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

•It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

•Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

•Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

•The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

•Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

•Connect to potable water supply only.3)

Service

•Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

•This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

1)If the lamp cover is foreseen

2)If the lamp is foreseen

3)If a water connection is foreseen

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Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appli-

ance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked

by the symbol are recyclable.

CONTROL PANEL

1 ON/OFF button

2 Not in used

3 OK button

4 Fridge temperature warmer button

5 Display

6 Fridge temperature colder button

7Mode button

It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons to a loudly one by

pressing together MODE and MINUS

for some seconds. Change is reversible.

Display

1 Child Lock function

2 Quick Chill function

3 Fridge temperature indicator

4 Shopping function

5 Holiday function

6 Eco Mode function

Switching on

To switch on the appliance do these steps:

1.Connect the mains plug to the power socket.

2.Press the ON/OFF button if the display is off.

3.The temperature indicators show the setted default temperature.

To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

Switching off

To switch off the appliance do these steps:

1.Press the ON/OFF button for a few seconds.

2.The display switches off.

3.To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

Temperature regulation

The set temperature of the fridge may be adjusted by pressing the temperature regulators.

Set default temperature:

• +5°C for the fridge

The temperature indicators show the setted temperature.

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.

Important! After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.

For optimal food storage select the Eco Mode function. Refer to "Eco Mode function".

Eco Mode function

For optimal food storage select the Eco Mode function.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The Eco Mode indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm. The Eco Mode indicator is shown.

To switch off the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the Eco Mode indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

3.The Eco Mode indicator goes off.

Important! The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature.

Child Lock function

To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

2.The Child Lock indicator flashes.

3.Press the OK button to confirm. The Child Lock indicator is shown.

To switch off the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the Child Lock indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

3.The Child Lock indicator goes off.

Holiday function

This function allows you to keep the refrigerator closed and empty during a long holiday period without the formation of a bad smell.

Important! The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The Holiday indicator flashes.

The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

The Holiday indicator is shown. To switch off the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the Holiday indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

3.The Holiday indicator goes off.

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Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

Quick Chill function

The Quick Chill function provide rapid cooling of cans and bottles through cold airstream.

Put the cans/bottles on the Quick Chill bottle holder and open the air lever (1) towards maximum.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears

The Quick Chill indicator flashes.

The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

2.Press the OK button to confirm. The Quick Chill indicator is shown.

When the cooling is finished return the air lever (1) towards minimum.

To switch off the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the Quick Chill indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

3.The Quick Chill indicator goes off.

4.The Eco Mode function is restored if it

has been previously selected.

The Quick Chill function stops automatically after approximately 6 hours.

The Quick Chill bottle holder can be removed if not used.

Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.